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Idaho Rocky Mountain Ranch

Summer Jobs at the Idaho Rocky Mountain Ranch

Idaho Rocky Mountain Ranch is one of the West’s finest guest ranches, providing professional, personalized service to 44-50 guests who stay in either our unique, well-appointed log cabins or the main lodge, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.

The ranch has a well-established reputation for a super crew that provides professional, personalized, gracious service and we all work enthusiastically to maintain and exceed the anticipated level of service to our guests. Our employees are capable, responsible and understand that a solid work ethic, positive attitude and attention to detail are necessary to deliver this level of service. We work hard and also have fun. All employees receive training in their particular positions, as well as a general orientation on presentation of selves and the ranch to our guests. Each year we have many return employees and guests, which contributes to the welcoming ambience. In turn, our guests are fabulous people, who are delighted to be here enjoying the ranch experience.

Sawtooth Lake

Our Jobs

Guest Services Host/Office Assistant
Acquaint guests with all aspects of the Ranch program, provide office support and assist with dinner beverages and seating.

Guest Services Host/Children's Program
Design activities and crafts for children for a 3 hour time period three nights a week, acquainting guests with all aspects of the Ranch program and providing office support.

Lead Housekeeper
Work as the team leader, in conjunction with a four person housekeeping team to clean cabins, lodge rooms and guest areas; laundering linens; maintain inventory and supplies.

Housekeeper
Work as part of the housekeeping team cleaning a total of 22 accommodations for Ranch guests, cleaning common areas and laundering linens.

Waitstaff
Serve breakfast and dinner meals to 55 ranch guests. Evening meals are served country fine dining style, barbecue and Dutch oven buffets.

Sous Chef
Assist the Chef in daily operations including supervising employees, menu creation, cleanliness standards and cooking on line. Assume Head Chef’s responsibilities when chef is absent, and uphold professionalism and maturity on and off the clock.

Prep Cook/Dishwasher
Assist with food prep for approximately 55 guests and 25 crew members, wash dishes and prepare guests' sack lunches.

Baker
Prepare breads, desserts and breakfast pastries for up to 55 guests per day.

Breakfast and Dinner Cook
Prepare breakfast and dinner meals for up to 55 guests and 25 employees per day. Evening dining styles include fine dining, barbecue and Dutch oven buffets.

Maintenance/Ranch Hand
This is NOT a wrangler-related position. Duties include daily maintenance of ranch property and structures (fence repair, pasture irrigation, firewood cutting/splitting, pool cleaning, lawn care) plus minor plumbing/carpentry/electrical repair.

Associate Lodge Manager
(Position starts May 2013 with Year Round Potential)
Assist lodge manager, learning all aspects of Ranch operations necessary to design and administer a quality guest program and ensure guest satisfaction. Work closely with the lodge manager in coordination with the Ranch management team, and in collaboration with all departments, and at all times be an ambassador for the Ranch and a role model for seasonal employees. A more detailed description can be found on our Employment page of our website. Please contact or submit your resume and letter of interest to Sandra Beckwith, Lodge Manager, at sandra@idahorocky.com or 760-424-9839.

Our Ideal Candidate

We're looking for individuals with a solid work ethic who are gracious, strong team players, enthusiastic, gracious, personable, responsible and are seeking a good summer employment experience.

Room and Board

Room and board is in dormitory style accommodations. A few private rooms are available with most rooms shared by 2 - 3 people. You must provide your own bedding, towels and personal necessities. There is a washer and dryer available free of charge for employees living on the ranch. Off-ranch housing options in the area are limited but some rentals and limited RV hook-ups are available.

A crew breakfast buffet is set up in the kitchen and a hot breakfast also may be ordered. Lunch generally is a make-your-own sandwich or other buffet at a self-selected time. Crew dinner is served 7 nights a week between 5 & 5:45 PM. There is a refrigerator for crew use that also always has tasty leftovers.

Perks

Idaho Rocky Mountain Ranch

Compensation includes monthly salary plus room and board. You'll work a five day work week. A completion bonus is paid to all employees who complete the season. Additional bonus may be awarded based on exceptional performance.

Complimentary recreational opportunities with local rafting and horseback riding outfitters.

The natural hot springs swimming pool, stocked fishing pond with paddleboat and Salmon River fishing/swimming hole are frequently enjoyed favorites of ranch employees.

Getting Here and Getting Around

There is no public transportation to or within Stanley and the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. The closest airport is Sun Valley; the closest major airport is Boise. Sun Valley Express (www.sunvalleyexpress.com) has daily service from the Boise airport to various locations in Ketchum/Sun Valley, from which we can assist with transportation.

We strongly recommend that you have some form of transportation - auto or bicycle - so that you may enjoy the area fully.

For Fun

The 900 acre ranch and surrounding Sawtooth and White Cloud Mountains provide unlimited opportunity for hiking, biking, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, fishing, scenic drives, four wheel excursions, camping, horseback riding and other outdoor adventures.